2007
Lubec shaken by President’s Day fires
An early morning fire, whipped by gale force winds and punctuated by a large explosion, destroyed two homes and threatened others in Lubec's downtown area on President's Day.
Local News
2007
Eastport residents to receive revised property valuations
The municipal revaluation of property in Eastport has been completed and is ready to move forward to the next step, the notification to property owners of the new assessed values of land and buildings.
2007
Deer Island ferry service to be run by private operator
By the spring of 2009, ferry operations to and from Deer Island will be privatized as part of the Fundy Islands Ferry Services Project.
2007
Perry split over LNG deal
Perry selectmen have announced reaching an agreement with Quoddy Bay LNG that would require the company to make payments to the town of $3.6 million annually, or more than $90 million over the next 25 years, if the negotiated agreement is accepted by Perry residents in a referendum vote next month.
2007
Perry split over LNG deal
A Perry special town meeting deemed legal by some and illegal by others brought a turnout of about 200 people to listen, voice their opinions and cast votes regarding a citizens' committee to represent the town in negotiations with the liquefied natural gas developer, Quoddy Bay LNG.
Moderator Bill
2007
New county manager enthusiastic about challenges of job
The Passamaquoddy reservation at Indian Township is being offered 40% of the profits from a land lease with Quoddy Bay LNG, if that reservation's tribal councillors sign a tax agreement between the tribe and the company.
2007
Petition seeks declaration of bay as marine protected area
A petition to have the Canadian government declare the Passamaquoddy Bay ecosystem an emergency marine protected area (MPA) is being circulated in an effort to protect endangered right whales, marine mammals, birds, fish and other species.